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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2024 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 13 May 2024. A substantive answer was provided by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to ensure legal representation is made available to police veterans called to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Answer

Policing in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter but we understand PSNI will be providing legal support to retired police officers called to give evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24854
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Legal representation Northern Ireland Police Omagh Bombing Inquiry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk